Duckworth Screamer Wins Goal Of Season

Michael Duckworth is celebrating after his wonder-strike at Carlisle United was voted as the Club’s Goal of the Season for 2014/15.

The full-back scored in spectacular fashion during the dramatic 3-3 draw against The Cumbrians on the final day of the season – and fans chose that goal as their favourite of the campaign.

Duckworth dropped a shoulder past two Carlisle midfielders, played a one-two with Marlon Harewood before smashing an unstoppable shot in to the top left-hand corner of the net.

It brought the scores back to 3-2 as Pools roared back from three goals down to take a point and send the 2,224 travelling fans wild with delight.

“As soon as I hit the ball I knew it had a chance,” Duckworth explained after we told him he was the winner of the 2014/15 Michael Maidens Goal of the Season award.

“There wasn’t a lot of competition for the Goal of the Season prize so it’s nice to win – but as a full-back I’m not sure I should be scoring goals like that so it’s great when they come along.

“It wasn’t until after the game and I watched the goal back again that I realised I had taken on two players first, exchanged passes with Maz and then let fly.

“I think it was down to technique really when it comes to the shot; I tried to keep my knee over the ball which is what you’re taught as a kid and it’s those of sorts of things that can pay off.

“It was a great atmosphere on the day; the fans were unbelievable and that made it even more special to score a goal like that – even if I did run off in the wrong direction to celebrate!”

Duckworth’s wonder-goal was a clear favourite with supporters in the vote, with Scott Harrison’s ferocious volley against Cambridge United in second place and Brad Walker’s top corner strike against Newport County in third.

You can watch all the contenders and Duckworth's winning strike in the video below.